Drummer Brad Wilk Announces The End Of RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE
With this message drummer Brad Wilk announces the end of singular
metal rap bulldozer RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE who never did what
you told them to do.
RIP RATM
Rage Against The Machine
Happy Birthday TIM BURGESS (The Charlatans) TOM MORELLO (RATM) NICKY HEADON (The Clash)
30 May 2023
Born on 30 May 1967 in Salford, England.
Happy 56!
The frontman of Brit-pop-rock heroes The Charlatans who
started their journey in 1988. So far they released 13 LPs.
THE CHARLATANS: Bio – Discography – Instagram
Born on 30 May 1964 in New York.
Happy 59!
Best known as the guitarist of rap-metal turbine RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE
(1991–2000,2007–2011, 2019–present / 4 albums). He also played with Audioslave (featuring the late Chris Cornell), The Nightwatchman and with several other artists.
As a solo artist, he has 3 longplayers on his résumé.
TOM MORELLO: Facebook – Instagram
Born, named Nicholas Bowen Headon on
30 May 1955 in Bromley, England.
Happy 68!
Topper is best known as the drummer of the last punk band in town, The Clash.
He played with them from 1977 to 1982. He also drummed in Mick Jones‘ own
group Big Audio Dynamite. He was/is a multi-instrumentalist who also loved/played jazz, soul, R&B, and reggae. He recorded/released one solo LP, Waking Up in 1986.
NICKY HEADON: Bio – Discography
RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE Do Not Rage Against The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame
Yesterday the ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME announced its 2023
inducted artists/bands. It includes Rage Against The Machine, Kate
Bush, Sheryl Crow, George Michael, Willie Nelson, and the Spinners.
Contrary to what I thought RATM are delighted with it.
They obviously have no problem with the fact that the
R&RHOF is invented and organized by the corporate
music industry and only big money-making artists make
it to the Hall.
Anyway, the band reacted with this message on their socials.
Fuck you, I will do what the
Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame tells me.
RAGTM: Instagram
RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE Released Their Fabulous Eponymous LP 30 Years Ago Today
Back in time
3 November 2022
Californian crossover rebels RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE released their
self-titled debut opus 30 years ago today. Thanks to the astounding anthemic
single Killing In The Name (more than 660 million streams on Spotify) the band
attracted millions of fans in no time, which benefited the sales of LP too.
Despite a long career with a couple of hiatuses (1991–2000, 2007–2011,
2019–present) RAFTM only recorded/issued 4 LPs.
The image on the cover was a crop of a notorious picture by photographer
Malcolm Brownefeaturing the self-immolation of Thích Quảng Đức,
a Vietnamese Buddhist monk, in Saigon in 1963. He wanted to get attention
for President Ngô Đình Diệm’s oppressing of the Buddhist religion.
Pitchfork wrote: “Rage Against the Machine’s debut is a radical fistful of funk, rap, and rock. Through its power, it remains an essential call to activism and a necessary lesson on how to withstand the opposition. The speed with which Rage wrote and recorded its first screeds is paramount to understanding why, now a quarter-century after its release, Rage Against the Machine remains an essential call to activism and a necessary lesson on how to withstand the opposition. While taking on the most powerful institutions of consolidated American power, Rage Against the Machine were having the time of their lives. You can hear it in most every note. For millions, Rage Against the Machine helped shape a spirit of necessary and electric defiance, of yelling out loud and over and over, “Fuck you, I won’t do what you tell me.” May it remain relentless.” Full review here. Score 9/10.
Singles/clips: Killing In The Name / Bullet In The Head / Bombtrack
– KILLING IN THE NAME –
– BULLET IN THE HEAD –
– BOMBTRACK –
Stream the full album via Spotify…
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RATM: Facebook – Instagram
Chrashing In The Name Of – TOM MORELLO Goes Down And Get Ups At RAGTM Concert In Toronto
Two nights ago at the Rage Against The Machine concert in Toronto,
guitarist Tom Morello was unintentionally pushed down by a security
guard while chasing a fan who found, somehow, a way to invade the stage
when the band started their classic concert closer Killing In The Name.
“Hold up! Hold up!” screamed Zack de la Rocha and stopped the performance,
but Morello was back on his feet and on stage in no time, supported by cheers
from the crowd.
Zack then yelled “Don’t try that shit. We’re cool, we love y’all but don’t do that”
before re-starting the blistering finale.
The crashing in the name of‘ happens around the 1-minute mark
below, towards the left of the stage where Morello was situated.
Fuck you, I won’t stay down, brother.
Watch out, Tom, lots of concerts yet to come.
RAGTM: Instagram
One Live Shot A Day Turns Summer Into A Holiday – Today: RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE
Band: RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE
Song: KILLING IN THE NAME
From their self-titled debut album (1992)
Where: Finsbury Park, London
When: 2010
Fuck you, I won’t do what you tell me
Fuck you, I won’t do what you tell me
Fuck you, I won’t do what you tell me
Join the mass hysteria…
RATM: Facebook
Gif Of The Day! RATM
Raging against the machine
READING + LEEDS 2022
New North-American Tour Dates For RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE
Amazing Album Artwork Of 5 LPs Turning 30 in 2022
Five eye-catching front covers of LPs turning 30 in 2022
1. Vulgar Display of Power by PANTERA
The LP’s title is taken from a line of 1973 horror classic The Exorcist. The picture is by photographer Brad Guice. The band wanted “something vulgar, like a dude getting punched”.
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2. Going Blank Again by RIDE
Cover artwork by British artist Christopher Gunson. He has written and illustrated
many children’s books, including the award-winning Over On The Farm.
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3. Bone Machine by TOM WAITS
The cover photo is by Bob Dylan‘s son Jesse. The concept was created by him and Waits.
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4. Rage Against The Machine by RAGTM
The cover picture is by journalist/photographer Malcolm Browne. It shows the self-immolation of Thích Quảng Đức, a Vietnamese Buddhist monk, in Saigon in 1963.
The monk was protesting President Ngô Đình Diệm‘s administration for oppressing
the Buddhist religion.
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5. Amused To Death by ROGER WATERS
The LP’s artwork features a chimpanzee watching television in reference to
Kubrick’s film 2001: A Space Odyssey. Waters: “the ape is symbol for anyone who’s
been sitting with his mouth open in front of the network and cable news.”
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